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M-KOPA is a UK-headquartered fintech company focused on providing affordable smartphones and digital financial services to underserved...


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M-KOPA is a UK-headquartered fintech company focused on providing affordable smartphones and digital financial services to underserved individuals in emerging markets. With operations in several African countries, M-KOPA has extended over $1.5 billion in credit to more than 5 million customers through an innovative financing model that allows for daily repayments. The company leverages payments data and AI-driven analytics to build credit records for customers, facilitating access to digital loans, data subscriptions, and insurance.

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Size
1001-5000 employees
Industry
Financial Services
Specialities
smartphones, fintech, digital finance, technology, financial inclusion, digital connectivity, emerging markets, e-mobility, impact

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🛍️ M-KOPA Product and Pricing News

  • M-KOPA South Africa launched the X20 with theft and accidental damage protection on March 27, 2025.
  • M-KOPA introduced the M-KOPA S34 smartphone and offers hospital cover with up to 10 hospital night visits for certain loan periods.
  • M-KOPA has introduced new smartphone models including the SAMSUNG A06 and M-KOPA S34, featuring Android 14, enhanced camera capabilities, and dual SIM functionality, replacing older models like the SAMSUNG A15 and A05.
  • M-KOPA Ghana launched the M-KOPA X Series (X2 and X20 devices) during their annual Sales Conference, bringing together managers from all 16 regions for the first time in person.
  • M-KOPA won a trademark infringement lawsuit against former agent John Waweru Njenga, reinforcing intellectual property rights in Kenya.

  • M-KOPA is providing street vendors in Kenya with access to credit using Azure ML for forecasting.
  • M-KOPA won the IFLR Digital Finance Award 2025 and was short-listed for In-House Corporate Team of the Year, with their legal team led by Jesse Z. and Kageni Mbungu.
  • On March 29, M-KOPA's Chief Technology Officer Owen Scott discussed the company's AI journey and partnership with Microsoft in a session focused on responsible AI and innovation in Africa.

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⚔️ M-KOPA Alternatives and Competitors

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  • Asaak
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  • Rensource Energy
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  • Messenger
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  • MarketForce
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  • d. light
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  • Bboxx
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  • Tugende
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  • Apple Capital
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  • ZOLA Electric
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  • Clean Fund
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  • EAM Solar
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  • Philux Global Group
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  • TradeDepot

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💼 M-KOPA Hiring and Layoffs

  • M-KOPA is currently seeking a Regional Sales Training Lead in Nigeria.
  • Nicholas Gunning has joined M-KOPA as Director ALM in South Africa, previously serving as Executive at Standard Bank South Africa.
  • M-KOPA is currently seeking a Customer Care Trainer in Ghana.
  • Last week, M-KOPA's Senior Product Manager Angela Mukami and Mombasa Sales Manager Peterson Kariuki conducted a field market visit to assess the impact of recent software updates on sales processes and gather feedback for further improvements.
  • Kamila Turek joined M-KOPA as Head of Learning & Development in January.


🤖 M-KOPA Developer, Integration and Automation News

  • M-KOPA partnered with Turaco to offer free health insurance to over 1 million Kenyans by embedding Hospital Cash coverage into their smartphones.
  • M-KOPA, a leading African Fintech platform, has partnered with HMD to provide affordable finance and distribute HMD devices to 2.5 million customers.
  • M-KOPA is collaborating with Roam and Bolt to offer financing for Roam Air electric vehicles, allowing riders to own them for KES 10,000-15,000.


📈 M-KOPA Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News

  • M-KOPA secured a $51 million investment for the financial and blockchain sector.


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